Isla Palenque
Hotel · San Lorenzo ·
Private island resort with 7 beaches, infinity pools & kayaks
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Isla Palenque, Boca Chica, Panama Get directions
Private island resort with 7 beaches, infinity pools & kayaks
Isla Palenque, Boca Chica, Panama Get directions
"A 10-key luxury eco-resort in Chiriquí that is expanding with three two-bedroom villas (2026–2027), each with private pools and funicular access, exemplifying the region’s castaway-style yet high-end hospitality." - Arati Menon, Megan Spurrell
"Framed as a 10-key luxury eco-resort in Chiriquí Province that preserves castaway vibes while expanding amenities, Isla Palenque is noted for its intimate scale and plans to add three two-bedroom villas with funicular access and private pools in 2026–2027." - Megan Spurrell
"A private island resort inspired by Robinson Crusoe that emphasizes disconnection and immersion in nature with stargazing that is "second to none" due to minimal light pollution; guests praise natural beauty, fresh gourmet food, activities like yoga, hiking, cooking classes, salsa dancing, kayaking and fishing, and a devoted, welcoming staff. The package includes high-speed boat transfers, locally sourced meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks), all non-alcoholic beverages, island orientation led by an Island Host & Concierge Service, daily housekeeping and nightly turndown, full use of facilities, island-speed Wi-Fi, and iPads in every Casita. Note that accessibility can be difficult due to the remote location and pets are not permitted." - Amanda Eyre Ward Amanda Eyre Ward Amanda Eyre Ward is a New York Times-bestselling novelist whose novel THE JETSETTERS was a Reese's Book Club pick. Amanda writes about travel, food, and wellness for Travel + Leisure, Texas Monthly, Afar, Fodors, PaperCity, Matador, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"On a private island in Panama, this eight-casita-and-one-villa hideaway grants access to seven private beaches and carries a romantic origin story: the life’s work of a Chicago architect inspired by Robinson Crusoe to move to the beach. As part of the Cayuga Collection, we see sustainability woven into everything without fanfare: a 40-page bedside journal, nearly two decades without plastic bottles, bamboo straws, a strictly dock-to-dish kitchen that skips flown-in salmon, and a team hired entirely from the local community, all while the experience stays fully luxurious." - The MICHELIN Guide
"This 400-acre private island retreat off western Panama is an exercise in tropical, barefoot chic, with eight design-forward beachfront casitas and one six-bedroom villa (renovated in 2023), all fringed by empty beaches and jungle foliage. Each casita sits on a private swath of sand with furnishings etched from washed-up driftwood, a highly Instagrammable front porch swing, an oversized net hammock, and a fully outdoor bathroom that includes a tub in the sand. At the sole restaurant and bar, half- and full-day guided activities are announced on the chalkboard every evening, from snorkeling trips to wildlife hikes to visits to nearby coffee farms. There are also daily on-site activities such as cocktail-making classes, or the option to explore this paradise on your own (marked trails and a continuous shoreline help). Another standout of this property is its price point. While many private islands require the deepest of deep pockets, rates at Isla Palenque begin at $980 per couple per night in low season, inclusive of the roundtrip boat ride in and out from Boca Chica (the launch point on the mainland), activities, and meals (but not alcohol)." - Paul Rubio
